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Clairvoyant: n A person, commonly a woman, who has the power of seeing that which is invisible to her patron -- namely, that he is a blockhead."

Ambrose Bierce, The Devil's Dictionary

If you find yourself on a "sucker list", sweepstakes offerings are not the only things you will receive.  The crooks think, "Ah!  We've found someone stupid!" and you will receive some of the most bizarre solicitations you have ever seen. "Psychics" and "Clairvoyants" from all over will want to improve your luck, free you from curses, cast out evil spirits, teach you how to win contests, and much more.

Be smart!  Avoid worthless solicitations of this nature like the plague! Never respond, or you'll find yourself inundated with hundreds of similar offers.

 

Two examples of this most disgraceful and infuriating kind of fraud:

 

"Mathias"

"The Order of Saint Expedit"

 

Please - watch your loved ones. If you see any indication that they are beginning to get fuzzy with regard to financial matters, monitor their mail carefully. If they get on a sucker list, they will begin to get hundreds, if not thousands of these scummy, scammy solicitations, and could stand to lose their savings, their identity, and their dignity.